Welcome to the San Rafael Rock Quarry

Thank you for visiting us. We encourage you to visit this site regularly as we will be constantly updating the news section. The purpose of this website is to provide an accurate background and educational resource for the community regarding the San Rafael Rock Quarry.

The San Rafael Rock Quarry has been operating for over 100 years. We are a state-designated resource and the only waterfront operation in Northern California that can transport materials via barge to specific project destinations. The Dutra Group purchased the Quarry in 1986, and since then we have contributed materials to countless local public works and private development projects. Located in the county of Marin just outside the city limits of San Rafael, the Quarry supplies materials and resources to an extensive list of clients and projects throughout the region. Building materials from the San Rafael Rock Quarry have a role in approximately 90 percent of Marin County projects.

Our goal is to continue to distribute materials to local companies and provide essential materials for emergency relief and disaster prevention.

We hope the information we provide will help you to understand our mission and commitment to the community, and that you will support our continued operations and objectives. If you would like to learn more about the Northern California dredging industry and the Dutra family's involvement in reclaiming the California Delta, please visit the Dutra Museum.

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Feb 2012DUTRA receives Emerging Business Partner Award

San Rafael, CA-The Dutra Group and Aimi Dutra have received the Emerging Business Partner Recognition Award from HeadsUp, San Rafael’s Public Education Foundation. The organization works to sustain important education programs that have been threatened by school budget cuts.

The company first became involved with HeadsUp when Aimi Dutra, Community Relations for The Dutra Group, helped plan SummerFest, a youth carnival that raised nearly $90,000 for San Rafael’s public schools. She has remained an active supporter since then, and appreciates HeadsUp for the recognition and continuing partnership.

The Dutra Group’s collaboration with HeadsUp will help to continue elementary school music programs, ensure school libraries stay open, preserve elementary and high school counseling programs and maintain outdoor education programs. HeadsUp thanked them for their involvement, saying, “Your commitment to public education helps create the excellence our students deserve. We are deeply thankful!”

The partnership will help to ensure that important education programs continue, and The Dutra Group is happy to collaborate with San Rafael City Schools to preserve the quality of education for local children and families.

“We are grateful to be involved with HeadsUp and give back to the area that has provided me and my family with so much. We look forward to continuing to be partners with organizations that work to strengthen our community and Marin County” – stated Aimi Dutra.

Jan 2012DUTRA ACQUIRES NEW DREDGE VESSEL

San Rafael, CA-The Dutra Group announced today that it has added a hopper dredge, the Stuyvesant, to its fleet of dredges, marking an historic day in the company’s history. At 372 feet in length and 72 feet wide, the Stuyvesant is the second largest hopper dredge in the United States. Bill Dutra, President and CEO of The Dutra Company, says, “This ship will be a welcome addition to our fleet and its size will allow us greater flexibility in our operations.”

The Stuyvesant joins a growing fleet of Dutra dredging equipment that actively clears shipping channels and performs other important maritime-related work in the United States. The Dutra Company has long been involved in key dredging activities, such as maintaining clear and navigable water channels, performing emergency repair work and conducting other activities for a host of valued customers, including those in both the private and public sectors.

Bill Dutra notes that, “We are excited and proud that the addition of the Stuyvesant to the national hopper dredge fleet will bring significant and needed dredging capacity to strengthen the flow of goods and cargo from our nation’s ports.” Dutra adds, “With the Stuyvesant joining our fleet family, we believe we’ll be able to contribute to the recovery of our vital, but bruised economy, and at the same time feel good about doing our part to enhance and sustain our great nation.”

Dec 2011BIANNUAL NEWSLETTER-VOL.2, 2011

Oct 2011SRRQ Community Forum was a Huge Success!

On Saturday, October 22nd, the San Rafael Rock Quarry hosted a community meeting which provided our neighbors and interested local residents with an update on our recent operations.

Over 100 people attended the meeting where they listened to Quarry representatives give a detailed overview on our operational modifications and Quarry enhancements. Among the participants were the Pt. San Pedro Road Coalition and Supervisor Susan Adams, who supported us in coordinating this highly successful, informational event. Our team also answered questions from the audience and conducted guided Quarry tours to interested residents.

In a ceremonial ribbon cutting, we also unveiled the latest addition to the Quarry fleet - our brand new, 2012 Waterless Elgin Eagle Street Sweeper, which will soon be sweeping the San Pedro Corridor.

It was truly a great day to share with our community and to demonstrate the value that the Quarry has for Marin County residents.

We are very eager to host more of these meetings in the future and we're excited about this new era of communication and collaboration with our neighbors.

Oct 2011Aimi Dutra is President of Marin Builders Association

The Dutra Group is proud to announce that Aimi Dutra has been appointed President of the Marin Builders Association Board of Directors.

Aimi will be the 3rd woman in the 53 year history of the Marin Builders Association to serve as President. The last female to hold the title was Sally Monestier over 20 years ago from 1985-86. Prior to that year, it was Etta Allen from 1977-78.

With over 750 active members, the Marin Builders Association is the premier advocate in Marin County for the construction trade. The M.B.A. is a collection of small, medium and large businesses that serves as the voice for the construction community in legislative matters and works to improve business conditions for its members. You can learn more about the organization by visiting: www.marinba.org.

Aimi takes over the Presidency after fulfilling the roles of Vice President in 2011 and Secretary in 2010. During her one year term, Aimi's mission will be to continue the great tradition of the M.B.A. while seeking new opportunities to extend its reach and grow membership.
In her personal life, Aimi is married to her husband J.C., and together, they have 3 young children. She is a graduate of the University of the Pacific with a degree in Psychology.

Oct 2011SRRQ Permit Update

As we continue to fulfill the requirements of our operating permit, The San Rafael Rock Quarry now insists that all trucks leaving the Quarry loaded with aggregate or asphalt materials be covered by tarp or other means to reduce the potential for dust. Our permit provides instructions that we must abide by the California Vehicle Code, which has detailed rules and regulations.

Sept 2011Save the Date

COMMUNITY UPDATE MEETING

You are invited to attend a community update at the San Rafael Rock Quarry on Saturday, October 22nd. Representatives from the San Rafael Rock Quarry will provide an update on Quarry operations, address questions from the audience and provide tours. Please click here for more details.

July 2011Dutra Lends a Hand to Local Nonprofit

Recently, The Dutra Group donated gravel and rock material to the Cedars of Marin's Textile Art Center for the asphalt of an important road in desperate need of a major repair. Working alongside Ghilotti Bros. Contractors, The Dutra Group was proud to help this local nonprofit that provides quality, residential care and day activities for adults with developmental disabilities.

If you’d like to learn more about The Cedars of Marin or donate to this valuable organization, please click here.

May 2011The Marin Builders Association's "Bedrock" Mixer!

The Dutra Group was honored to host the Marin Builders Association's "Bedrock" social mixer on Wednesday, May 18th. The event was a huge success and we look forward to hosting more of these fun professional gatherings.

May 2011Introducing The Dutra Group Newsletter

Please take a moment to view the first edition of our company's digital newsletter: The Dutra Group Scoop.

The biannual newsletter offers interesting news and project information from our company with the convenience of reading it all online. Check out our great articles and interesting links!

The Dutra Group is proud to announce that its very own Aimi Dutra has been appointed Vice President of the Marin Builders Association Board of Directors.

In addition to her role as Community Relations Director for The Dutra Group, Aimi will help lead and grow the Marin Builders Association over the next year.

Headquartered in San Rafael, the Marin Builders Association is the premier advocate in Marin County for the construction industry. It has over 750 members and is a powerful voice for the entire business community.

Last year, it purchased the Marin Home and Garden Expo which is a highly popular annual event that links homeowners with the construction industry. Aimi will be instrumental in expanding the marketing and outreach of the association.

On Friday, January 21, 2011, Bill Dutra, President and CEO of The Dutra Group, received the prestigious Management Award from The Beavers at its 56th Annual Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles. The Beavers is the leading and most prominent organization within the heavy engineering construction industry.

Each year, The Beavers pays tribute to those individuals who stand out and make significant achievements in the engineering construction business. The Management Award was awarded to Bill Dutra for his leadership in building The Dutra Group into the West Coast leader in aggregates, dredging and marine construction services.

“I am very grateful to accept this award from a group of people that I both respect and admire”, stated Bill Dutra. “It’s truly an honor to be recognized by your peers and I share this accolade with all the valued employees at The Dutra Group who made it possible.”

Dutra pioneered the use of hydraulic excavation equipment in North American dredging and distinguished himself in the field of underwater blasting excavation for the sunken tunnel on Boston’s “Big Dig”. A graduate of Oregon Institute of Technology, Bill Dutra started his own construction business with 3 employees which he grew into a multi-million dollar business that now employs over 175 people.

Founded in 1955, The Beavers is a social, honorary organization formed, organized and managed by the construction companies and individuals who are or have engaged in heavy engineering construction. The purpose of the Beavers is to promote goodwill, friendliness and consideration within the heavy engineering construction industry; to give recognition to those men and women who have demonstrated particular skill, responsibility and integrity; and to encourage and support entry of promising young individuals into heavy engineering construction.